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CrystalRaindrops — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 03:21 AM)

The list is below. The winners are listed first in bold, above the other nominees.
I thought some were interesting: Robert Goulet over The Four Seasons? Marvin Hamlisch over Bad Company? Debby Boone over Foreigner? A Taste of Honey (of "Boogie Oogie Oogie" fame) over Elvis Costello, The Cars, and Toto?
Starland Vocal Band over Boston?!?
I also didn't know Rick Astley was nominated for a Grammy.
I was also surprised at the 2011 "Esperanza Spalding" win, since I haven't heard of her, but I've heard of all the other 2011 nominees (Justin Bieber, Drake, etc.) But maybe Esperanza is the most talented in that group, even if she's not a household name.
1960:
Bobby Darin
Edd Byrnes
Johnny Restivo
Mark Murphy
Mavis Rivers
1961:
Bob Newhart
Joanie Sommers
Leontyne Price
Miriam Makeba
The Brothers Four
1962:
Peter Nero
Ann-Margret
Dick Gregory
The Lettermen
Timi Yuro
1963:
Robert Goulet
Allan Sherman
Peter, Paul and Mary
The Four Seasons
The New Christy Minstrels
Vaughn Meader
1964:
The Swingle Singers
John Gary
Trini Lopez
The J's with Jamie
Vikki Carr
1965:
The Beatles
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Astrud Gilberto
Morgana King
Petula Clark
1966:
Tom Jones
Glenn Yarbrough
Herman's Hermits
Horst Jankowski
Marilyn Maye
Sonny & Cher
The Byrds
1967:
Nobody (No Best New Artist award was given in 1967 for some reason)
1968:
Bobbie Gentry
Harpers Bizarre
Jefferson Airplane
Lana Cantrell
The 5th Dimension
1969:
José Feliciano
Cream
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap
Jeannie C. Riley
O.C. Smith
1970:
Crosby, Stills & Nash
Chicago
Led Zeppelin
Oliver
The Neon Philharmonic
1971:
The Carpenters
Anne Murray
Elton John
Melba Moore
The Partridge Family
1972:
Carly Simon
Bill Withers
Chase
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds
1973:
America
Eagles
Harry Chapin
John Prine
Loggins and Messina
1974:
Bette Midler
Barry White
Eumir Deodato
Marie Osmond
Maureen McGovern
1975:
Marvin Hamlisch
Bad Company
David Essex
Graham Central Station
Johnny Bristol
Phoebe Snow
1976:
Natalie Cole
Amazing Rhythm Aces
Brecker Brothers
KC and the Sunshine Band
Morris Albert
1977:
Starland Vocal Band
Boston
Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band
The Brothers Johnson
Wild Cherry
1978:
Debby Boone
Andy Gibb
Foreigner
Shaun Cassidy
Stephen Bishop
1979:
A Taste of Honey
Chris Rea
Elvis Costello
The Cars
Toto
1980:
Rickie Lee Jones
Dire Straits
Robin Williams
The Blues Brothers
The Knack
1981:
Christopher Cross
Amy Holland
Irene Cara
Robbie Dupree
The Pretenders
1982:
Sheena Easton
Adam and the Ants
James Ingram
Luther Vandross
The Go-Go's
1983:
Men at Work
Asia
Jennifer Holliday
Stray Cats
The Human League
1984:
Culture Club
Big Country
Eurythmics
Men Without Hats
Musical Youth
1985:
Cyndi Lauper
Corey Hart
Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Sheila E.
The Judds
1986:
Sade
A-ha
Freddie Jackson
Katrina and the Waves
Julian Lennon
1987:
Bruce Hornsby and the Range
Glass Tiger
Nu Shooz
Simply Red
Timbuk3
1988:
Jody Watley
Breakfast Club
Cutting Crew
Terence Trent D'Arby
Swing Out Sister
1989:
Tracy Chapman
Rick Astley
Take 6
Toni Childs
Vanessa L. Williams
1990:
Milli Vanilli
(award rescinded later that year)
Indigo Girls
Neneh Cherry
Soul II Soul
Tone Lōc
1991:
Mariah Carey
Lisa Stansfield
The Black Crowes
The Kentucky Headhunters
Wilson Phillips
1992:
Marc Cohn
Boyz II Men
C+C Music Factory
Color Me Badd
Seal
1993:
Arrested Development
Billy Ray Cyrus
Jon Secada
Kris Kross
Sophie B. Hawkins
1994:
Toni Braxton
Belly
Blind Melon
Digable Planets
SWV
1995:
Sheryl Crow
Ace of Base
Counting Crows
Crash Test Dummies
Green Day
1996:
Hootie & the Blowfish
Alanis Morissette
Brandy
Joan Osborne
Shania Twain
1997:
LeAnn Rimes
Garbage
Jewel
No Doubt
The Tony Rich Project
1998:
Paula Cole
Fiona Apple
Puff Daddy
Erykah Badu
Hanson
1999:
Lauryn Hill
Andrea Bocelli
Backstreet Boys
Dixie Chicks
Natalie Imbruglia
2000:
Christina Aguilera
Britney Spears
Kid Rock
Macy Gray
Susan Tedeschi
2001:
Shelby Lynne
Brad Paisley
Jill Scott
Papa Roach
Sisqó
2002:
Alicia Keys
David Gray
India.Arie
Linkin Park
Nelly Furtado
2003:
Norah Jones
Ashanti
Avril Lavigne
John Mayer
Michelle Branch
2004:
Evanescence
50 Cent
Fountains of Wayne
Heather Headley
Sean Paul
2005:
Maroon 5
Kanye West
Gretchen Wilson
Los Lonely Boys
Joss Stone
2006:
John Legend
Ciara
Fall Out Boy
Keane
Sugarland
2007:
Carrie Underwood
Chris Brown
Corinne Bailey Rae
Imogen Heap
James Blunt
2008:
Amy Winehouse
Taylor Swift
Feist
Ledisi
Paramore
2009:
Adele
Duffy
Jonas Brothers
Jazmine Sullivan
Lady Antebellum
2010:
Zac Brown Band
Keri Hilson
MGMT
Silversun Pickups
The Ting Tings
2011:
Esperanza Spalding
Drake
Florence and the Machine
Justin Bieber
Mumford & Sons
2012:
Bon Iver
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex
The Band Perry
2013:
Fun
Alabama Shakes
Hunter Hayes
Frank Ocean
The Lumineers
2014:
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Ed Sheeran
James Blake
Kacey Musgraves
Kendrick Lamar
2015:
Sam Smith
Bastille
Brandy Clark
Haim
Iggy Azalea
2016:
Meghan Trainor
Courtney Barnett
James Bay
Tori Kelly
Sam Hunt
2017:
Chance the Rapper
Kelsea Ballerini
The Chainsmoke

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/topic/25485/the-grammys-best-new-artist-awards-going-back-to-1960RSS for NodeFri, 15 May 2026 19:09:42 GMTSat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:47 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:56 GMT]]>/.​ — 2 years ago(February 11, 2024 06:50 AM)

That list proves one thing, that the Grammys has no relevance whatsoever.
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]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269148https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269148Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:55 GMT]]>CrystalRaindrops — 2 years ago(February 11, 2024 05:48 AM)

the day the music died
I posted that thread too:
https://www.filmboards.com/board/t/The-Day-the-Music-Died---65-years-ago-today-3495169/

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269147https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269147Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:55 GMT]]>/.​ — 2 years ago(February 11, 2024 12:07 AM)

When was the day the music died? Such lame offerings now.
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]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269146https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269146Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:55 GMT]]>CrystalRaindrops — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 10:14 PM)

Yes, it stood out to me. I thought that category was only for music. I noticed Robin Williams was nominated too (in 1980).
Those weren't all one-hit wonders. Also, some may have been nominated early on in their careers, so nobody knew the type of music they'd release later and whether they would have hits.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269145https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269145Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:55 GMT]]>CrystalRaindrops — 2 years ago(February 09, 2024 11:36 PM)

They're not actually a one-hit wonder, though. And "Who Can It Be Now?" is very well known.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269144https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269144Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:55 GMT]]>./ — 2 years ago(February 09, 2024 04:14 AM)

I guess but Down Under is the one they are most known for.
Therefore, one hit wonders.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269143https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269143Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:54 GMT]]>CrystalRaindrops — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 10:40 PM)

I looked it up. It made it to #3 on the Billboard "Top Tracks" chart. That counts as a hit.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269142https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269142Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:54 GMT]]>/.​ — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 10:36 PM)

Nah. It didn't even make the Billboard Hot 100. It's a piece of ****.
My password is password

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269141https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269141Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:54 GMT]]>CrystalRaindrops — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 10:31 PM)

It was a hit, you scumsucker!

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269140https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269140Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:54 GMT]]>/.​ — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 10:24 PM)

Be Good Johnny is ****.
My password is password

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269139https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269139Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:53 GMT]]>CrystalRaindrops — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 10:16 PM)

I know 5 songs by them:
Down Under
Who Can It Be Now?
Overkill
It's a Mistake
Be Good Johnny

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269138https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269138Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:53 GMT]]>/.​ — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 10:14 PM)

Men At Work had 4 hits, you ****.
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]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269137https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269137Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:53 GMT]]>./ — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 10:10 PM)

Wait a sec.
Bob Newhart?
Are we talking about the comedic TV actor?
That Bob Newhart?
And that is one that did not stand out to you?
Interesting how "One hit wonders" do not matter.
Like Ricki, Men at Work, Norah Jones and Chris Cross.
And what is The Partridge Fam. doing on there?
Were they that desperate to fill in for another nom?

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269136https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269136Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:53 GMT]]>/.​ — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 10:03 PM)

Hi Tits 👋
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]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269135https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269135Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:52 GMT]]>Tits Malone, PI — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 09:59 PM)

So it's been down the crapper since 2013.
Donna/LadyGigi Savige needs to sit her ass down!

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269134https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269134Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:52 GMT]]>/.​ — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 10:04 PM)

🕺💃
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]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269133https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269133Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:52 GMT]]>CrystalRaindrops — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 10:03 PM)

I like Money for Nothing, but it's kind of overplayed. I haven't heard all their songs, but I like the ones I've heard. I'd probably say So Far Away is my favorite.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269132https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269132Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:52 GMT]]>NZer — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 09:57 PM)

I know everyone loves Money for Nothing best, and it's brilliant, but so is so much of their music. I have a very soft spot for Walk of Life, and the theme from Going Home gives me goosebumps. Mark Knopfler is a genius.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269131https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269131Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:51 GMT]]>CrystalRaindrops — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 09:50 PM)

Do you have a favorite Dire Straits song?

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269130https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269130Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:51 GMT]]>NZer — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 09:44 PM)

Me too.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269129https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269129Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:51 GMT]]>CrystalRaindrops — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 09:42 PM)

I think the only song I know by her is "Chuck E's in Love."

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269128https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269128Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:51 GMT]]>NZer — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 09:40 PM)

Rickie Lee Jones over Dire Straits
IKR!!!

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269127https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269127Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:50 GMT]]>CrystalRaindrops — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 09:33 PM)

I guess some of it's a hindsight thing where they didn't know how good the music would be from some of the artists later.
I was surprised about the ones you listed too. I'm a fan of America and Eagles, though, so it's hard to choose there.

]]>https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269126https://filmglance.com/discuss/post/269126Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to The Grammys "Best New Artist" awards going back to 1960 on Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:04:50 GMT]]>Spike — 2 years ago(February 08, 2024 04:17 PM)

A few that jump out to me:
America over the Eagles…nothing against America, but who ultimately had the bigger impact?
Rickie Lee Jones over Dire Straits
Christopher Cross over The Pretnders
Sheena Easton over The Go-Go's
Sheryl Crow over Green Day
Leann Rimes over Garbage and No Doubt?!?
I've been searching for the daughter of the Devil himself, I've been searching for an angel in white.

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